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• Adoption STAR Academic Scholarship Program
  Adopted
  Application Deadline: No Deadline
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/adoption-star-academic-scholarship-program/11572
   
• Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (NY) Scholarships
  Application Deadline: No Deadline
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/community-foundation-for-the-greater-capital-region-ny-scholarships/10587
   
• The Hagan Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: No Deadline
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-hagan-scholarship/22273
   
• United States Senate Youth Program
  Application Deadline: No Deadline
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/united-states-senate-youth-program/28437

Deadline: October 1

• Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship
  Applicant must have a history of serving their community in a volunteer role.
  Recommendation Letter Required: yes
  Essay Required: yes
  Resume Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/anidjar--levine-community-service-scholarship/19302
   
• ConnectHER Film Festival
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/connecther-film-festival/20292
   
• Everett J. Collins, Jr. Music Scholarship
  Music Education, Music Business, Music Performance, Music
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/everett-j-collins-jr-music-scholarship/28401
   
• Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship
  Healthcare Technology, Medicine
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/jett-nyla-and-cadences-memorial-scholarship/29316
   
• JMJ Phillip Group College Scholarships
  STEM
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/jmj-phillip-group-college-scholarshipsdeadline-october/33347
   
• JRF Scholars Program
  Community service and are seeking a bachelor's degree
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/jrf-scholars-program/33903
   
• Making a Difference Scholarship - Fall
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/making-a-difference-scholarship---fall/32640
   
• Rory J. and Kathryn A. Blanchard Allied Health Scholarship
  Health and Physical Education
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/rory-j-and-kathryn-a-blanchard-allied-health-scholarship/31340
   
• W. Richard West, Sr. Art Scholarship
  Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, Cosmetology, Textiles and Clothing, Visual Communications and Design, Visual Communications, Communication and Media Studies, Graphic Design, 3D Design and Animation, Dance, Filmmaking and Production, Film and Media Studies, Theater and Drama, Photography, Music Performance, Music Education, Music Business, Music, Culinary Arts, Fine Art and Studio Art, Art History, Art
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/w-richard-west-sr-art-scholarship/32695
   
• Writer for Life Scholarship
  Journalism, Creative Writing
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/writer-for-life-scholarship/28804
   
• YoungArts Design Arts Award
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/youngarts-design-arts-award/32697
   
• YoungArts Film Award
  Filmmaking and Production, Film and Media Studies
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/youngarts-film-award/32698
   
• YoungArts Jazz Award
  Music Education, Music Performance, Music Business, Music
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/youngarts-jazz-award/32699
   
• YoungArts Photography Award
  Photography
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/youngarts-photography-award/32700
   
• YoungArts Theater Award
  Theater and Drama
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/youngarts-theater-award/32701
   
• YoungArts Visual Arts Award
  Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, Cosmetology, Textiles and Clothing, Visual Communications and Design, Visual Communications, Communication and Media Studies, Graphic Design, 3D Design and Animation, Dance, Filmmaking and Production, Film and Media Studies, Theater and Drama, Photography, Music Performance, Music Education, Music Business, Music, Culinary Arts, Fine Art and Studio Art, Art History, Art
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/youngarts-visual-arts-award/32702
   
• YoungArts Voice Award
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/youngarts-voice-award/32703
   
• YoungArts Writing Award
  Application Deadline: October 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/youngarts-writing-award/32704
   

Deadline: October 2–14

• Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship, The
  Application Deadline: October 2
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-coca-cola-scholars-program-scholarship/5728
   
• Craft Research Fund Grants
  Photography, United States History, Cartography, Art History, History, Fashion Merchandising, Fine Art and Studio Art, Textiles and Clothing, Art
  Application Deadline: October 5
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/craft-research-fund-grants/30190
   
• Empowering Others Scholarship
  Application Deadline: October 5
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/empowering-others-scholarship/20416
   
• AES Scholarship
  Engineering
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 8
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/aes-scholarship/14999
   
• First Generation College Student Scholarship
  First-generation college student
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 10
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/first-generation-college-student-scholarship/19781
   
• Steve Halper Theatre Education Scholarship
  Filmmaking and Production, Film and Media Studies, Theater and Drama
  Application Deadline: October 10
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/steve-halper-theatre-education-scholarship/33833
   
• Jacques Borges Memorial Scholarship
  Haitian - Civil and Environmental Engineering
  Essay Required: Yes
  Application Deadline: October 11
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/jacques-borges-memorial-scholarship/27414
   
• Chris Struthers Memorial Scholarship
  Graphic Design
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 11
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/chris-struthers-memorial-scholarship/29358
   
• The Maineri Law Firm Higher Education Scholarship
  Creative Arts, Business, Environment, STEM
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 12
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-maineri-law-firm-higher-education-scholarship/19740
   

Deadline: October 15

• Jay Curry Eternal Garden Scholarship
  Plant Sciences, Botany, and Horticulture; Agriculture
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/jay-curry-eternal-garden-scholarship/28405
   
• Neal Davis Law Scholarship Essay Contest
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/neal-davis-law-scholarship-essay-contest/20133
   
• Presidential Special Scholarship
  Applicant must have minimum SAT composite score of 1220 or minimum ACT composite score of 27
  Application Deadline: October 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/presidential-special-scholarship/32663
   

Deadline: October 16–30

• College JumpStart Scholarship
  Application Deadline: October 17
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/college-jumpstart-scholarship---fall/21284
   
• Heisman High School Scholarships
  Athletics
  Application Deadline: October 17
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/heisman-high-school-scholarships/21691
   
• Frito-Lay® Community Builder Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 24
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/frito-lay-community-builder-scholarship/21504
   
• A Daring Path No-Essay Scholarship
  Application Deadline: October 30
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/a-daring-path-no-essay-scholarship/18394
   
• U.S. Bank Student Scholarship
  Application Deadline: October 30
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/us-bank-student-scholarship/15017
   

Deadline: October 31

• American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Scholarship
  Dietetics and Nutrition Studies, Nutrition Studies, Food Industry Management, Culinary Arts, Food Sciences
  Essay Required: yesApplication Deadline: October 31
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/american-culinary-federation-education-foundation-acfef-scholarship---fall/14921
   
• Aspiring Attorney Scholarship
  Criminology, Forensics, and Criminal Justice; Criminology and Criminal Justice; Law and Legal Studies
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 31
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/aspiring-attorney-scholarship/16006
   
• Harry Potter and the Sorting Hat Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 31
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/harry-potter-and-the-sorting-hat-scholarship/21281
   
• Keeping the Faith Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: October 31
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/keeping-the-faith-scholarship/19828

Deadline: November 1

• Carolyn Talbert Performing Arts Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/carolyn-talbert-performing-arts-scholarship/28398
   
• McClendon Leadership Award
  Volunteer Experience
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/mcclendon-leadership-award/28414
   
• Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/sherman-s-howard-legacy-foundation-scholarship/27276
   
• Study.com Biology Scholarship
  Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Marine Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biopsychology, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/studycom-biology-scholarship/20324
   
• Study.com Scholarship for High School Seniors
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/studycom-scholarship-for-high-school-seniors/20325
   
• Study.com Computer Science Scholarship
  Data Sciences and Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity, User Experience and Social Computing, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/studycom-computer-science-scholarship/20326
   
• Study.com Math Scholarship
  Actuarial Science and Risk Analysis, Accounting and Finance, Statistics, Mathematics
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/studycom-math-scholarship/20327
   
• Study.com Scholarship for Accounting Majors
  Accounting and Finance
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/studycom-scholarship-for-accounting-majors/20328
   
• Study.com Scholarship for Economics Majors
  Economics
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/studycom-scholarship-for-economics-majors/20329
   

Deadline: November 2–14

• Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship
  Religious Studies, Divinity, and Theology; Religious Studies and Theology
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 4
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/nabi-nicole-grant-memorial-scholarship/28297
   
• Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
  Recommendation Letter Required: yes
  Essay Required: yes
  Resume Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 13
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/elks-most-valuable-student-scholarship/15389
   
• Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 13
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/elks-national-foundation-scholarship-programs/7736
   
• Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 13
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/hispanic-heritage-youth-awards/5894
   
• Make the U / Haz La U Hispanic Scholarship Fund
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 13
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/make-the-u--haz-la-u-hispanic-scholarship-fund/21813

Deadline: November 15

• Dedication for Excellence while Helping Others Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/dedication-for-excellence-while-helping-others-scholarship/20333
   
• James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalism, The
  Graphic Design, Video Production, Video Editing, Production, Filmmaking, Film/Documentary, Visual Arts, Art, Digital Media/Media Production, Photojournalism, Photography
  Recommendation Letter Required: yes
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-james-alan-cox-foundation-for-student-photojournalism/8727
   
• National Space Club Scholarship
  Business, Environment, STEM, Medical
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/national-space-club-scholarship/15544
   
• Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/ted--holly-rollins-scholarship---spring/14710
   

Deadline: November 16–29

• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarships
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 16
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/jack-kent-cooke-foundation-college-scholarships/21908
   
• Sean Kelly Memorial Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 22
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/sean-kelly-memorial-scholarship/28303
   
• Beacon Scholarship for Rural America, The
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 29
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-beacon-scholarship-for-rural-america/32683
   
• Common App Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 29
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/common-app-scholarship/27605
   
• Imagine America College Scholarship for High School Students
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 29
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/imagine-america-college-scholarship-for-high-school-students/32609
   

Deadline: November 30

• Daniel J. and Robert E. Klein Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 30
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/daniel-j-and-robert-e-klein-scholarship/21274
   
• Empowering Women in Tech – Essay Scholarship
  STEM, Business
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 30
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/empowering-women-in-tech--essay-scholarship/32719
   
• L’Oréal Professionnel Empowering Diversity Scholarship
  Cosmetology
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: November 30
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/loral-professionnel-empowering-diversity-scholarship/15257

• Chuck Hall Star Of Tomorrow Scholarship
  Bowling
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/chuck-hall-star-of-tomorrow-scholarship/15730
   
• Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships
  Electrical Engineering, Electrician, Construction Management, Materials Science and Engineering, Industrial Design and Product Design, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Science, HVAC
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 1
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/undergraduate-engineering-scholarships/15969
   
• Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
  Community Service
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 5
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/stephen-j-brady-stop-hunger-scholarship/22439
   
• Science Ambassador Scholarship, The
  Business, STEM
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 12
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-science-ambassador-scholarship/16213
   
• John J. Murphy Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 13
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/john-j-murphy-scholarship/32617
   
• Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
  Cybersecurity, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, Data Sciences and Analytics, Data Analytics, User Experience and Social Computing, Information Systems Management, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanic
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/amazon-future-engineer-scholarship/17812
   
• Burger King James W. McLamore Whopper Scholarship Award
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/burger-king-james-w-mclamore-whopper -scholarship-award/22208
   
• Burger King General High School Senior Track Scholarship
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/burger-king-general-high-school-senior-track-scholarship/27158
   
• Scholarship For Future Finance Professionals
  Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science and Risk Analysis, Accounting and Finance, Business
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 15
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/scholarship-for-future-finance-professionals/16417
   
• True Medical Women in Pharmacy Scholarship
  Pharmacy
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 20
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/true-medical-women-in-pharmacy-scholarship/16499
   
• #Nursing Scholarship
  Medicine, Pre-Medicine, Nursing
  Essay Required: yes
  Application Deadline: December 31
  More info: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/nursing-scholarship/15938

Access to Amherst (A2A)

Amherst College | Amherst, MA

Eligibility: To apply to participate in A2A, you must complete and submit our online A2A Application.

To be eligible for the program, you must:

- be a high school senior residing in the US in the fall of 2024

- complete an on-line application

- submit a short essay in response to a prompt on the application (350 word max)

- submit a copy of your transcript through your junior year (an unofficial copy will be accepted)

- submit a list of confirmed or intended senior classes

Recommended additional materials:

- academic writing sample (with comments from a teacher or evaluator, if possible)

- school profile

As part of Amherst College's commitment to a diversity of perspectives and life experiences, the Office of Admission will be hosting Access to Amherst (A2A) in the fall to introduce prospective applicants to Amherst's campus, student body, faculty, and classes. A2A is available to all prospective rising high school seniors who reside in the U.S., regardless of citizenship or background (non-US citizens who reside in the US, including undocumented students, are welcome to apply). The programming centers the experience of students from marginalized communities – such as African-American, Hispanic/Latinx American, Native American, and Asian-American students, first-generation students, students from families with limited financial resources, rural, urban Title I schools, and those who may not be able to visit campus on their own. A2A offers educational sessions on selective admission, affordability, liberal arts, and success in college. Should you have an interest in attending, we encourage you to apply no matter your demographic or economic background.

Intended Audience: Open to All Prospective Students, Current 12th Grade Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: September

Program Dates: Saturday, September 28 - Monday, September 30 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: May – August

Deadline: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm Eastern

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
Students selected to visit Amherst for Access to Amherst will receive 100% of round-trip transportation costs (airline, bus, or train) and will be hosted on campus by current students. A fee waiver for Amherst's admission application fee is provided to all students invited to attend A2A. Some students who apply to A2A will also receive a waiver for the application fee to encourage their applications to Amherst, regardless of whether they are invited to attend.

More info: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/a2a  | admissionprograms@amherst.edu

Access Babson

Babson College | Wellesley, MA

Eligibility: Any rising senior who attends high school in the U.S. and Puerto Rico is welcome to apply, especially students who are first-generation-to-college, low-income, or whose backgrounds/families have been historically excluded from higher education. Access Babson is open to any student particularly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community.

We hope you will join us overnight on campus for the opportunity to stay with a current student in a residence hall and participate in many other sessions. We’re excited to provide you with a deep understanding of the Babson experience. We’ll help you develop a greater understanding of Babson’s approach to inclusion and belonging through conversations with members of our community including “real talk” sessions with current student leaders.

Intended Audience: Lower-Income Students, First Generation to College Students, Rural Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Black or African-American Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, Undocumented Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, Current 12th Grade Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 6-7 | "2 Days, 1 Night"

Application Window: May – August

Deadline: August 9, 2024

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
Travel is fully booked for students offered a spot in Access Babson. This includes round trip airfare, transportation to/from Babson and the airport, overnight stay on campus, and all meals while you are with us.

More info: https://www.babson.edu/undergraduate/admission/visit-and-engage/access-babson/  | moe@babson.edu

Prologue to Bates

Bates College | Lewiston, ME

Eligibility: All seniors who attend school in the U.S. and U.S. territories are welcomed to apply, including students who are historically underrepresented from higher education, such as first-generation-to-college and low-income students.

At Bates, we value the diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, and engage in the transformative power of our differences. Our commitment to equity and inclusion is the guiding principle behind Prologue to Bates, a program geared towards students entering their senior year who express interest in being a part of our inclusive and pluralistic community.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 13-15, 2024 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: May – August

Deadline: August 11, 2024

Decisions: September

Travel Funding: Yes
Details forthcoming on program website.

More info: https://www.bates.edu/admission/prologue/  | admission@bates.edu

Explore Bowdoin

Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME

Eligibility: Interested high school seniors or other students (US citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented/DACA students living in the US) intending to enter college in Fall 2025 are welcome to apply. Please note that preference is given to applicants from lower income backgrounds, students who will be the first in their families to attend college, or those who come from rural areas.

There is a lot to discover about our vibrant college on the coast of Maine. We invite you to experience Bowdoin (bo-dun) for yourself. Stay with students, attend classes, meet professors, eat in the dining halls, explore downtown Brunswick, check out student clubs and organizations—and learn about the college admissions process and financial aid along the way.

If counselors would like a poster to promote the program in their school or organization, they can request one to be mailed to them here: https://admissions.bowdoin.edu/register/ebposter

Intended Audience: Rural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Multicultural Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Black or African-American Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Lower-Income Students, First Generation to College Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Undocumented Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories"

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: September, October

Program Dates: Sept. 19-21, 2024 or Oct. 24-26, 2024 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: April – August

Deadline: August 14, 2024

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
Bowdoin handles all of the logistics and funds students' trips from a local transportation hub to campus plus meals while on campus and lodging in a campus residence.

More info: https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/visit/explore-bowdoin/index.html  | explore@bowdoin.edu

Lantern Scholars Fly-In Program

Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA

Eligibility: Compelling candidates have demonstrated interest in women’s education and will exhibit the core characteristics of a Bryn Mawr student—a driven and passionate learner; one who is inspired by and celebrates differences; and one who seeks to transform themselves, their community, and the world. Students will complete an application and submit the following documents:

- Unofficial high school transcript

- Intended senior year courses

- Link to or copy of school profile

- Resume

- Letter of recommendation from counselor or CBO mentor (optional)

The Lantern Scholars Program is designed to support rising high school seniors who come from historically underrepresented backgrounds, including African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and First-Generation students. Selected Lantern Scholars will be funded to visit Bryn Mawr and participate in programming designed to support students in the college search process.

Intended Audience: Lower-Income Students, First Generation to College Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, Current 11th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, First Generation American Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 5th-7th | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: May – July

Deadline: July 15th, 2024

Decisions: July

Travel Funding: Yes
We cover the cost of travel to and from Bryn Mawr College as well as meals and activities on campus.

More info: https://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions-aid/visit-bryn-mawr/fly-programs  | admissions@brynmawr.edu

Taste of Carleton (TOC)

Carleton College | Northfield, MN

Eligibility: High School Senior, Currently residing in the U.S

Taste of Carleton (TOC) is an all-expenses-paid fly-in program for high school seniors from historically marginalized backgrounds. Our hope during the program is to give you an overview of campus academics and social climate. We structure very little during the program itself, instead allowing students to build the experience that works best for them to get to know our institution!

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Open to All Prospective Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Undocumented Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities, Guardian(s) or Guest(s)

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: Tentatively Oct 31 - Nov 2 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: June – August

Deadline:

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
Fully funded visit to campus

More info: go.carleton.edu/to  | jehernandez@carleton.edu

CMC Fall Preview Program

Claremont McKenna College | Claremont, CA

Eligibility: For rising seniors from historically underrepresented communities which include first gen, low income, and rural students.

Fall Preview is a fly-in opportunity for students from historically underrepresented communities in higher education (first-generation American, first-generation to college, low income, rural, of Black, Indigenous, or Latinx backgrounds, etc.) to come together as a cohort and get an inside look into the life of a CMCer.

Selected students will have the opportunity to attend classes, explore our eleven research institutes, attend a presentation at the Athenaeum, connect with current students and professors, and enjoy the perks of the Southern California sun! All transportation costs, housing accommodations, and meals during the program will be covered by CMC. Additionally, program participants will receive a fee waiver for their first-year application.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Multicultural Students, Rural Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, First Generation American Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 13th-15th | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: June – August

Deadline:

Decisions: September

Travel Funding: Yes
CMC will coordinate and pay for airfare to Claremont California. For local students, mileage is reimbursed.

More info: https://www.cmc.edu/admission/visit/diversityflyin  | preview@cmc.edu

COA Fall Fly-In

College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME

Eligibility: We welcome applications from all intellectually curious high school seniors attending school in the US. We encourage those from minoritized backgrounds and identities to apply, including people of color, first-generation college students, and those from low-income households.

The Fall Fly-In is a highly selective program; this means there are many strong students each year who are not selected to participate in this event but later apply and are offered admission to College of the Atlantic. If you aren’t accepted into the Fall Fly-In, don’t despair: you may still be a strong candidate for COA.

The Fall Fly-In is a selective, multi-day program for prospective students to experience COA firsthand. You’ll attend classes, enjoy meals in our dining hall, and get to know campus, Bar Harbor, and Acadia National Park. We can’t wait to meet you!

Intended Audience: Lower-Income Students, First Generation to College Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students of Color, Current 12th Grade Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 17 - 20, 2024 | "4 Days, 3 Nights"

Application Window: May – July

Deadline: July 15, 2024

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
If you are accepted into the program, College of the Atlantic will arrange your travel and will cover the cost of your flight or bus fare to participate.

More info: https://www.coa.edu/admissions/admission-events/fall-fly-in/  | inquiry@coa.edu

Explore Colorado College (ECC)

Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO

Eligibility: Experience Colorado College is open to high school seniors (class of 2025) and gap year students residing in the United States. To apply for this program, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

- Self-identify as a student from a historically marginalized and underrepresented background

- Eligible for the Pell Grant

- Qualify for free/reduced lunch

- DACA or undocumented student completing secondary (high) school in the U.S.

- Identify as a first-generation college student (neither parent obtained a bachelor's degree)

*International students (including students currently residing in the United States) are ineligible for ECC. For more information about international students, please refer to our application information for international students.

Experience Colorado College, or ECC, is Colorado College's fully funded fall fly-in visit program that takes place on the weekend of Oct 12th - Oct 14th, 2024. Over the weekend, you'll see campus through the eyes of a CC Tiger — learning through the Block Plan, discovering community and campus life, and engaging in honest conversation about building a conscientious student body. You'll meet other prospective students from around the country and author your own story in the college search process. So, whether you are first-gen, low-income, and/or come from a historically underrepresented/marginalized background, I strongly encourage you to consider attending this great event, on us! Travel expenses (Flight and hotel accommodations) are fully covered for students.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Open to All Prospective Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, LGBTQIA Students, Rural Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, First Generation American Students, Undocumented Students, Students with Disabilities

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: Saturday, October 12 to Monday, October 14, 2024 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: June – August

Deadline:

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
Fully funded travel costs for prospective students only. Flight, hotel accommodations, etc.

More info: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/for-students/explore-campus/open-house-opportunities/experience_colorado_college/experience-colorado-college.html

Dartmouth Bound

Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH

Eligibility: The Dartmouth Bound Program application is open to all rising high school seniors currently living and attending a high school in the U.S., regardless of citizenship status.

As part of its comprehensive outreach efforts, the Dartmouth Bound Program is designed to give participants an experience of daily college life at Dartmouth. Participants will learn about Dartmouth's close-knit community and its resources, as well as college admissions and financial aid processes. Dartmouth Bound participants will attend workshops on the admissions and financial aid processes and interact with members of our faculty. While staying in Dartmouth residence halls, there will be ample time to enjoy meaningful conversations with current student mentors and other Bound participants. We encourage students from underserved communities—including students who are the first in their families to attend college, students from low-income families and students from under-resourced high schools or who otherwise lack access or opportunity to programs or resources that would assist in preparing them for college—to apply.

Intended Audience: Open to All Prospective Students, First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Rural Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Current 11th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, First Generation American Students, Undocumented Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: July

Program Dates: July 14-17, 2024 or July 28-31, 2024 | "4 Days, 3 Nights"

Application Window: February – May

Deadline: May 15, 2024

Decisions: June

Travel Funding: Yes
Dartmouth will cover travel expenses, housing, and meals for students who are selected for the program.

More info: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visit/visitation-programs/dartmouth-bound-summer-program  

Dartmouth Indigenous Fly-In

Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH

Eligibility: This program is open to any student who is interested in the Native/Indigenous community & its resources at Dartmouth College. Participating students should be high school seniors at the time of the program itself (or planning to apply the same Fall in which the program is held). Applications are welcomed from both the U.S. & Canada.

Each October, Dartmouth brings to campus a group of high school seniors interested in learning more about Dartmouth’s long-standing Native/Indigenous community & scholarship. Participating students have the chance to stay with one of our current students as a host, attend actual classes and learn more about the community & its resources. Students will also participate in a series of workshops on the admissions process itself & Dartmouth's renowned financial aid program.

Intended Audience: Open to All Prospective Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 13-16, 2024 | "4 Days, 3 Nights"

Application Window: April – July

Deadline: July, 2024

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
Dartmouth College pays for participating students' transportation to and from campus. Meals and lodging (with current student host) during the program are provided at no cost, as well.

More info: https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visit/visitation-programs/indigenous-fly-program

Access Davidson

Davidson College | Davidson, NC

Eligibility: Access Davidson is a selective college visit program designed for high school seniors from historically excluded racial and ethnic groups, those who are first in their family to attend college, and students from rural or low-income backgrounds. This program is only open to students living and attending high school in the United States and Puerto Rico. Students who have not been on an official visit to campus will be prioritized for participation.

Access Davidson provides prospective students with an opportunity to hear from current students, faculty, and staff over the course of their stay. Sessions may include opportunities to:

- Learn about the diversity, equity, and inclusion work happening on campus

- Hear from those leading Davidson’s affinity student organizations

- Connect with admission and financial aid officers

- Participate in Davidson student activities

- Attend an in-person or virtual class

Intended Audience: Lower-Income Students, Rural Students, First Generation to College Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Attend School in Puerto Rico, Multicultural Students, Current 12th Grade Students, Students of Color

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: September

Program Dates: September 15-17, 2024 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: May – August

Deadline: August 2, 2024

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
Davidson will cover the cost of transportation to and from campus, meals, and overnight accommodations for program participants.

More info: https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/visit/access-davidson  | admission@davidson.edu

Dialogue With Denison

Denison University | Granville, OH

Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors from underrepresented populations who are U.S. citizens and attend high school in the United States.

Dialogue with Denison (DWD) is an immersive, fully-funded fly-in program where a select group of high school seniors will meet to learn about academic programs, explore student life, and visit organizational spaces here at Denison. For high-achieving students who participate in DWD and are admitted to Denison through the binding Early Decision 1 process, we guarantee to offer a no-loan financial aid award from Denison University. Each financial aid package will be based on the student’s individual demonstrated financial need, and, all loans will be replaced with Denison grant aid, so that every ED 1 DWD student has the ability to graduate debt-free.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, First Generation American Students, Rural Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: Sunday, October 27th - Monday, October 28th | "2 Days, 1 Night"

Application Window: July – September

Deadline: September 9th

Decisions: October

Travel Funding: Yes
All travel, food, and lodging funds are paid for by Denison. Students would only need any extra spending money.

More info: https://denison.edu/campus/admission/dialogue-with-denison  | hippe@denison.edu

ElonYOU

Elon University | Elon, NC

Eligibility: Senior in high school, no citizenship requirement, preferred HS weighted GPA 3.5 or higher.

This program is geared toward students who may face financial barriers to visiting Elon. Additionally this event is centered around the diversity and inclusive excellence initiatives at Elon. All travel is covered for the student and up to $250 in travel assistance for a parent or guardian if required for the student's travel.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Undocumented Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities, Guardian(s) or Guest(s)

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: Oct. 25-26, 2024 | "2 Days, 1 Night"

Application Window: August – September

Deadline:

Decisions: October

Travel Funding: Yes
Full travel is covered for the student. Up to $250 in travel assistance for parent or guardian if required for student's assistance.

More info: TBD (Forthcoming) | kromero@elon.edu

Home at Hamilton

Hamilton College | Clinton, NY

Eligibility: High school senior in the US and Puerto Rico

Home at Hamilton is a two-day campus experience designed for high-achieving high school seniors in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who could not otherwise afford to visit Hamilton. Admission to the program is selective, and students who have not already visited campus and are first-generation to college or from families with limited financial resources will be given preference. This program will provide an opportunity for students to experience our diverse community through conversations with current students and staff, and for participants to learn about the opportunities and resources that are available to our students. All participants will be provided overnight accommodations, and travel costs will be covered for those who require assistance.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: Program dates will be forthcoming | "2 Days, 1 Night"

Application Window: July – September

Deadline: September 9, 2024

Decisions: September

Travel Funding: Yes
All participants will be provided overnight accommodations, and travel costs will be covered for those who require assistance.

More info: https://www.hamilton.edu/admission/home

Future Achievers in Science and Technology (FAST)

Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA

Eligibility: Interested high school seniors or other students (US citizens and permanent residents) intending to enter college in Fall 2025 are welcome to apply. We encourage students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM to apply – women, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, students from low income backgrounds, rural backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students who are first-generation to college.

The Future Achievers in Science and Technology (FAST) is our all-expenses-paid (in other words, free for you!) overnight fly-in program for high-achieving high school seniors. The program provides high-achieving, college-bound high school seniors with an opportunity to interact with Harvey Mudd students, professors and other college-bound students who share a passion for the STEM fields.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, First Generation American Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Students with Disabilities, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, Pell Eligible Students, Current 12th Grade Students, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories"

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: September, October

Program Dates: Two programs: Sept 22–24 and Oct 27–29 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: May – August

Deadline: August 8, 2024

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
The Future Achievers in Science and Technology (FAST) is all-expenses-paid: overnight stays in dorms, round trips to and from home, and ground transportation costs to the HMC campus.

More info: https://www.hmc.edu/admission/fast/  | kiortiz@hmc.edu

Have-A-Look

Haverford College | Haverford, PA

Eligibility: Please provide your class rank and/or GPA (if available). An unofficial transcript with your performance during grades 9-11 is required. This can be uploaded using the widget below; or, you can email your transcript to admission@haverford.edu as soon as it is available after you have submitted this application.

Note: We understand that coursework and grades on your transcript may look different as a result of COVID-19 disruptions to the education system. We trust that high schools made the best decision for their communities and promise that each application will receive full consideration.

Our Have-A-Look Program is designed to help prospective students with lived experiences historically underrepresented in higher education to become acquainted with the academic and social opportunities at Haverford. This program gives students the opportunity to interact with professors, visit classes, learn about diversity and inclusion on campus, hear current Haverfordians’ perspectives, and immerse themselves in the Haverford experience.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Undocumented Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities, Open to All Prospective Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 27-29th, 2024 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: May – August

Deadline: August 12th, 2024

Decisions: September

Travel Funding: Yes
Haverford will provide need-based travel scholarships for Have-A-Look participants.

More info: https://admission.haverford.edu/register/HAL2024  | jgriffin2@haverford.edu

WISE: Weekend Immersion in Science & Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | Cambridge, MA

Eligibility: You must attend high school in the United States or one of its territories to be eligible to attend. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented and/or underserved backgrounds to apply, including students who come from low socioeconomic means, live in a rural area, or might be the first in their family to attend college.

WISE is a three-day program for rising seniors to learn what it’s like to be an MIT student. Participants stay on campus with a current MIT undergraduate student and learn firsthand about academics and campus life. As a participant, you’ll experience our campus community by working with and getting to know current students and faculty. You’ll also attend workshops on the college admissions and financial aid application process.

Intended Audience: Lower-Income Students, Current 12th Grade Students, First Generation to College Students, Rural Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Pell Eligible Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 6–8, 2024 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: May – August

Deadline: August 2, 2024

Decisions: September

Travel Funding: Yes
The Weekend Immersion in Science & Engineering program is completely free, including food, lodging, and the cost of transportation to and from MIT.

More info: https://mitadmissions.org/pages/wise/  | wiseatmit@mit.edu

Discover Middlebury

Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT

Eligibility: We invite applications from students who would not otherwise have the financial ability to visit campus. Students should also be intellectually motivated and interested in pursuing higher education at a liberal arts and sciences college. Students in the U.S. who are undocumented or have DACA status are welcome to apply. Unfortunately, international students or those living outside of the U.S. are not eligible to apply.

Discover Middlebury is our annual, all-expenses-paid fly-in program for students who may not otherwise have the chance to visit campus.

Intended Audience: Lower-Income Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 20-22, 2024 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: April – September

Deadline: September 6, 2024

Decisions: September

Travel Funding: Yes
All-expenses paid for every admitted student.

More info: https://www.middlebury.edu/college/admissions/visit-us/special-visits  | discovermiddlebury@middlebury.edu

Mosaic

Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA

Eligibility: High School Senior

Are you the kind of student we’d find at the front of a march? Or moving forward inclusivity initiatives in your school or community? Or speaking out against global injustice? You might feel right at home at Mount Holyoke College and we hope you'll apply to our fully funded fly-in program called Mosaic.

Here at Mount Holyoke, we know that a mosaic refers to more than just a piece of art 🎨. Each of us has our own unique story and as we come together to form a community, we create artwork at the intersections and parallels of our lived experiences and identities. We invite you to apply to join us for a multi-day celebration🎉 that will allow you to become a piece of the MHC mosaic.

Intended Audience: Open to All Prospective Students, First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Undocumented Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: September, November

Program Dates: September 28-30, 2024 & November 2-4, 2024 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: May – October

Deadline:

Decisions: June, July, August, September, October

Travel Funding: Yes
MHC fully funding your round-trip travel– whether you take a plane, train, or drive to campus!

More info: N/A | admissionmosaic-g@mtholyoke.edu

Oberlin Overnight: Diversity and Access

Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences | Oberlin, OH

Eligibility: All students who share our dedication to diversity are invited to apply. We particularly encourage applications from students who identify with historically underrepresented groups, such as those who are the first generation in their family to go to college, low-income, undocumented, and/or students of color. Students will be selected for participation in this Oberlin Overnight program based on their academic qualifications and demonstrated interest in diversity issues, with priority given to students from families with limited financial resources.

Oberlin Overnight: Diversity & Access is our All-expenses-paid overnight visit program.

At Oberlin, we have long understood that diversity, in all its forms, is essential to our mission to prepare our students to confront complex issues and spark positive change in the world. The Diversity & Access program will highlight how Oberlin welcomes and supports all students. Participants will have special opportunities to connect with current students and faculty from diverse backgrounds and meet representatives from a variety of identity-based student organizations. Learn more about how Oberlin builds community and helps students find their fit on campus.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Undocumented Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October, November

Program Dates: October 10-12 & November 7-9 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: July – September

Deadline: Priority application by: September 22, 2024

Decisions: September, October

Travel Funding: Yes
This is a fully funded program. We do not expect any financial contribution from the student.

More info: https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-and-connect/visit-programs/oberlin-overnight-program

Mix & Mingle Fly-In

Olin College of Engineering | Needham, MA

Eligibility: The Mix & Mingle Fly-In program is limited to high school seniors and students who for other reasons are planning to enter college in fall 2025. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate nominations for international students at this time. Admission to Olin requires calculus and physics, because of that we are looking for students who have taken or will take at least one year of calculus and physics prior to graduating high school.

We do not accept self nominations from students. All students must be nominated by a counselor prior to filling out their own application.

Co-sponsored by the Olin College Office of Admission & Financial Aid and the MIX (Multicultural Innovators Experience). Each fall, Olin College offers prospective students the opportunity to attend a Fly-In visit to Olin. We invite counselors to nominate high school seniors with strong potential for Olin's collaborative, project-based engineering curriculum. For students who would not otherwise have the financial resources to visit our campus, we will be covering all costs for their visit.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities

Application Type: Counselor Nomination

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: November

Program Dates: November 10-11 | "2 Days, 1 Night"

Application Window: May – August

Deadline:

Decisions: October

Travel Funding: Yes
For students who would not otherwise have the financial resources to visit our campus, we will be covering all costs for their visit.

More info: Not available yet | jgreen@olin.edu

Preview Pitzer

Pitzer College | Claremont, CA

Eligibility: The application for the Fall 2024 Preview Pitzer Program will go live this summer!

Please note: The application will require a copy of your unofficial high school transcript through the end of your junior year. You will also be asked to write one essay, and we recommend writing this essay before starting the application. These essay prompts are the same ones you will find on the Common Application, and you can use the same essays for both applications.

You’ll find the essay prompts below:

At Pitzer, five core values distinguish our approach to education: social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement, and environmental sustainability. As agents of change, our students utilize these values to create solutions to our world’s challenges. Please answer only ONE of the following prompts in 650 words or less.

- Describe what you are looking for from your college experience and why Pitzer would be a good fit for you.

- Reflecting on your involvement throughout high school or within the community, how have you engaged with one or more of Pitzer’s core values?

Additionally, all applicants are REQUIRED to answer the following prompt in 250 words or less:

- As a mission-driven institution, we value and celebrate the synergy created by our differences and similarities. We welcome you to write about distinctive aspects of your background, identity, or personal interests that you would bring to Pitzer, and how you plan to engage in our community. (250 words)

The Preview Pitzer Program is a pre-application program designed for high school seniors attending school in the United States who are either first-generation college students and/or from underrepresented cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds. This program gives all students the opportunity to visit Pitzer on an all-expenses paid two-and-a-half day trip to campus. This program provides prospective students an opportunity to experience the distinctive atmosphere that sets Pitzer College apart from other colleges. You will have a chance to speak with Pitzer students, attend panels with professors, and have one-on-one interactions with admission counselors!

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, First Generation American Students, Undocumented Students, Students with Disabilities

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: Tentatively October 11-14 (Note: exact program dates are still being finalized) | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: July – August

Deadline: August 24th

Decisions: September

Travel Funding: Yes
All expenses paid, including flights, lodging on campus with student hosts, and meals.

More info: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission/preview-pitzer/  | preview_pitzer@pitzer.edu

Fall Perspectives on Pomona (On-Campus)

Pomona College | Claremont, CA

Eligibility: While the Fall POP program is open to all eligible high school seniors (U.S. citizens, undocumented/DACA students, and Permanent Residents), the programming is focused on furthering the academic journey of students who come from underrepresented groups, are first-generation or low-income, and whose identities are in other marginalized communities.

Through the Fall Perspectives on Pomona (POP) program, we offer prospective students insights into life at Pomona College, opportunities to learn and connect directly with our inspiring professors, and invitations to open discussions with our current students about what it is genuinely like to attend Pomona. Fall POP allows for the exploration of all the layers of our community and its resources.

Intended Audience: Open to All Prospective Students, First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, Attends School outside of the US, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Undocumented Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 6-8 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: May – August

Deadline: Monday, August 12, 2024

Decisions: September

Travel Funding: Yes
Participants selected to attend the on-campus program are provided with shuttle transportation between local airports and Pomona College, lodging in a current student's residence hall, and all meals for the duration of the program. Travel grants are available to cover airfare expenses or mileage reimbursement for visitors from the local area.

More info: https://www.pomona.edu/admissions/apply/perspectives-pomona-pop  | access@pomona.edu

Discover Scripps

Scripps College | Claremont, CA

Eligibility: Students applying for first-year admission for Fall 2025.

Scripps College is a women’s college and considers admission for any applicant (i) whose current birth certificate reflects their sex as female or (ii) who identifies as female.

Discover Scripps is designed for prospective students in communities historically underserved in higher education, including BIPOC, first-generation, and low-income students to explore our vibrant campus and community over two days. The program includes the costs of lodging and all meals. Transportation costs are covered for students living more than 150 miles from Claremont.

Intended Audience: Open to All Prospective Students, First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Multicultural Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Students with Disabilities, First Generation American Students, Undocumented Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, Pell Eligible Students, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Attends School in the Continental US, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: October 6-7 | "2 Days, 1 Night"

Application Window: April – August

Deadline: 08/11/2024

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
If you live more than 150 miles from Claremont and are admitted to the program, you will work with our travel agent, to book your flight.

More info: https://www.scrippscollege.edu/admission/student-access  | admission@scrippscollege.edu

Discover Swarthmore

Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA

Eligibility: Discover Swarthmore is open to all interested rising high school seniors (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented/DACA students living in the United States), though preference will be given to students who are the first in their families to attend college, students from low-income backgrounds, and students who might not otherwise be able to afford a trip to campus. You must attend high school in the U.S. or its territories in order to be eligible to apply.

Discover Swarthmore, held each fall, is our all-expenses-paid overnight fly-in program for high-achieving high school seniors. The Admissions Office pays for all transportation, meals, and on-campus housing expenses for students selected to attend one of these programs. Participants experience Swarthmore firsthand as they attend classes, stay with current students in our residence halls, eat in the dining hall, and go to campus events. Prospective students hear from faculty, staff, alumni, and current students through a series of panel discussions and informal conversations. We will host two programs to give students maximum flexibility in visiting our campus during the busy fall semester.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Undocumented Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities, Open to All Prospective Students, Current 11th Grade Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: September, October

Program Dates: Thursday, September 26 - Saturday, September 28, 2024. Thursday, October 24 - Saturday, October 26, 2024. | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: April – July

Deadline: July 7, 2024: Application Deadline. July 14, 2024: Transcript Deadline.

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
The Admissions Office pays for all transportation, meals, and on-campus housing expenses for students selected to attend one of these programs.

More info: https://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid/discover-swarthmore-fly-program  | discover@swarthmore.edu

Voices of Tufts

Tufts University | Medford, MA

Eligibility: Any high school senior who attends school in the United States is eligible to apply to Voices of Tufts.

Voices of Tufts is a visit program sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, designed to introduce high school seniors to diversity and community at Tufts University. In 2024, we will offer two Voices of Tufts programs: a virtual program on Saturday, October 5, 2024 and an in-person program on Sunday, October 6 - Monday, October 7, 2024. Any high school senior who attends school in the United States is eligible to apply to Voices. While Voices has traditionally attracted participants with strong academic records from underrepresented backgrounds – including but not limited to students of color, first-generation college-bound students, LGBTQIA+ students, students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students from rural communities – any student interested in learning about diversity and community at Tufts is invited to apply. We seek primarily to invite high-achieving students who are kind, collaborative, civically-engaged, and interested in creating a more inclusive world.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Black or African-American Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Multicultural Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Undocumented Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities

Application Type: Application

Format: Hybrid

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: Two programs --

In-person program: Sunday, October 6 - Monday, October 7, 2024. Virtual program: Saturday, October 5, 2024 | "2 Days, 1 Night", 1 Day (or Partial Day)

Application Window: April – July

Deadline: July 22, 2024

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
There is no cost to participate in Voices of Tufts and, for the in-person program, Tufts Admissions will arrange for transportation at no cost for students for whom the trip to campus would be a financial hardship.

More info: https://admissions.tufts.edu/voices/voices-home/  | voices@tufts.edu

Michigan Ross All-Access Weekend

University of Michigan Ross School of Business | Ann Arbor, MI

Eligibility: - Be a rising high school junior or senior

- Exhibit propensity for academic excellence (No minimum GPA is required to apply, but priority consideration will be given to students with a 3.5 or higher.)

- Reside in the United States, with the exception of U.S. military families living abroad

- Submit a complete application within the application window, which is typically early March through late June.

- Submit a scanned copy of high school transcript that includes GPA (unweighted, if possible) and any standardized test scores, if taken (e.g. PSAT, SAT, ACT), as part of your application

Join other intellectually motivated student scholars for an opportunity that will allow you to discover and experience first-hand what it would be like studying at a top-ranked business school. Engage in our real-world, action-based learning environment and hear from current students on how they’re reaching their goals with a Michigan Ross education.

Intended Audience: Open to All Prospective Students, First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Attends School in the Continental US, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students, Current 11th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities, Guardian(s) or Guest(s)

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: September, October

Program Dates: Oct 3-5, 2024 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: April – June

Deadline: June 28, 2024 at 3:00pm

Decisions: July

Travel Funding: Yes
This event is geared toward, but not limited to, students from groups historically underrepresented at the University of Michigan, such as Black or African-American, Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, American Indian or Native Alaskan, first-generation college students, students from households with limited financial resources, and students from underrepresented geographic areas.

This event is FREE for all selected to attend, including up to two parents/guardians. (Including airfare, hotel, and any meals that are officially a part of All-Access-Weekend.)

More info: https://michiganross.umich.edu/about/events/all-access-weekend  | rossundergrad@umich.edu

Multicultural Visitation Program (MVP)

University of Rochester | Rochester, NY

Eligibility: Current high school students who attend school in the United States. Selective application asks for a copy of the high school transcript and two short essay responses.

University of Rochester’s Multicultural Visitation Program (MVP) offers a funded campus visit for prospective students from a wide range of backgrounds and allows them to experience Rochester on a more personal level. We invite current high school seniors attending school in the United States (including permanent residents, refugees/ asylees, and undocumented/DACA students) who otherwise financially might not be able to visit campus to apply for MVP.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Multicultural Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students, First Generation American Students, Undocumented Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Students with Disabilities, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, Pell Eligible Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: November

Program Dates: November 7-9 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: July – October

Deadline: October 4, 2024

Decisions: October

Travel Funding: Yes
We directly purchase the plane, train, or bus ticket for each selected student to avoid a large out of pocket cost. Once in Rochester we provide transportation from the airport or station to campus. We provide meals on campus and a student host. Students are responsible for any costs getting to their closest major airport/transportation hub, luggage fees if applicable, and meals during travel.

More info: https://admissions.rochester.edu/visit/multicultural-visitation-program/  | mvp@UR.Rochester.edu

WashU Preview

Washington University in St. Louis | St. Louis, MO

Eligibility: Any interested rising high school senior may submit our WashU Preview application. However, to be considered for WashU Preview you must attend high school in the U.S. or its territories.

WashU Preview is designed to connect diverse students (such as first-

generation to college students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students from

low-income and/or rural backgrounds) with our collaborative, innovative, and passionate community.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Rural Students, LGBTQIA Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: July

Program Dates: July 7-9 & July 28-30 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: March – May

Deadline: May 31st

Decisions: June

Travel Funding: Yes
Invited students will have flights, hotels, and food covered!

More info: https://admissions.wustl.edu/preview-days/

Diversity and Inclusion Visit Experience (DIVE)

Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA

Eligibility: Washington and Lee University recognizes diversity comes in many shapes and sizes. We encourage you to apply if you identify with one or more of the following populations:

- Students of color (Black or African American; Latinx; Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi, West Asian; Indigenous, Native American, First Nations; multiracial identities)

- Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch

- Students who are eligible for the Pell Grant or the W&L Promise

- Students who are undocumented

- First-generation college-going students

- QuestBridge-affiliated students

- CBO-affiliated students (Community Based Organizations are typically non-profits that primarily assist underserved communities)

The DIVE program is available to U.S. students only at this point in time.

The Diversity and Inclusion Visit Experience (DIVE) program provides high school seniors (class of 2025) an opportunity to visit our campus in Lexington, VA. During the three-day event, our attendees — lovingly called DIVErs — will stay in the residence halls with a current student, attend classes and talk with professors, sample the food in our dining hall or grab a sweet treat in town, and explore our student clubs and organizations. DIVErs will also learn how to navigate the college admissions and financial aid processes while experiencing firsthand the opportunities, resources, and support for diverse students on our campus.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Undocumented Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, Pell Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Current 12th Grade Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: September, October

Program Dates: DIVE I (September 22-24), DIVE II (September 29-October 1) | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: May – August

Deadline: August 9th

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
W&L will fund the cost of travel (plane tickets or gas/mileage)

More info: https://www.wlu.edu/admissions/visit/dive/  | dive@wlu.edu

WesExplore Funded Travel Program

Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT

Eligibility: QuestBridge WesExplore in October is by invitation only. For the November WesExplore, all rising seniors who attend high school in the U.S. are welcome to apply, including students from groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education, such as low-income and first-generation-to-college students.

*Wesleyan University defines a first-generation college student as an individual whose parents/guardians did not complete a bachelor’s degree. We recognize that not all first-generation students are low-income and not all low-income students are first-generation, but we want to create a space to describe the resources available for students who are a part of these communities.

The WesExplore funded travel program is an opportunity funded by Wesleyan for high school seniors from backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in higher education to visit campus for Open House. Participants will be able to stay in a dorm with a student host, take a campus tour, visit classes, and attend various panels addressing areas such as: residential life, financial aid, study abroad, and life after Wes. Please note that the October date is reserved for a select group of QuestBridge College Prep Scholars by invitation only, while the November date is for all eligible students chosen through an application process.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, Current 12th Grade Students, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October, November

Program Dates: QuestBridge WesExplore tentative dates: October 8-9, 2024. November WesExplore tentative dates: November 7-8, 2024). | "2 Days, 1 Night"

Application Window: August – September

Deadline: The tentative deadline for the November WesExplore is September 20, 2024.

Decisions: September

Travel Funding: Yes
Meals, lodging in a dorm with a student host, a round-trip plane/train ticket, and airport/train station transportation to/from campus will be provided for all students admitted to the program. Our travel agent will be in touch with students admitted to the program to coordinate the details of their travel.

More info: https://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/visit-connect/wesexplore.html  | wesexplore@wesleyan.edu

Visit Scholarship Program

Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA

Eligibility: US citizens and undocumented/DACA students from "historically marginalized backgrounds" in higher education.

At Whitman College, we value the diverse perspectives and experiences that our students bring to campus. The college admission process can be challenging and discouraging at times, but it is our goal to help remove barriers that inhibit students from historically marginalized communities from exploring what college has to offer. Our Visit Scholarship Program (VSP) supports this effort by offering students an all-expenses paid trip to Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA to attend one of our campus-wide visit days.

Intended Audience: Rural Students, First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Native American Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native Students, Black or African-American Students, Latinx/o/a/e Students, Asian or Pacific Islander Students, Multicultural Students, Undocumented or DACA Students, LGBTQIA Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, Students in Your Institution's State/Region, Pell Eligible Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Eligible Students, US Citizens or Permanent Residents, Undocumented Students, First Generation American Students, Students with Disabilities

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: TBD | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: August – September

Deadline: TBD

Decisions: September

Travel Funding: Yes
Whitman College covers the cost of transportation (flights or mileage reimbursement) to Walla Walla, housing (on-campus), and meals for high school seniors.

More info: https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/visit-whitman/visit-scholarship-program  

Windows on Williams (WOW)

Williams College | Williamstown, MA

Eligibility: High school seniors

Windows on Williams (WOW) gives high school seniors the opportunity to spend three all-expenses-paid days at Williams. WOW is a selective program open to high school students in the U.S. and Puerto Rico; preference is given to high-achieving students who couldn’t otherwise afford to visit Williams. WOW participants stay in dorms with current students, attend classes, meet with professors and learn about our admission process and extraordinary financial aid program.

Students can apply for WOW two ways:

1) They may complete the full WOW application, OR

2) If they have applied for the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars (CPS) program, they can use that application instead.

Intended Audience: First Generation to College Students, Lower-Income Students, Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible Students, Pell Eligible Students, Current 12th Grade Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: September, October

Program Dates: October 6-8 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: April – August

Deadline: August 1

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
Travel is fully funded. If you drive, we reimburse your mileage. If you have to fly, take a train, or another form of transportation, we will arrange and pay for everything.

More info: https://www.williams.edu/admission-aid/wow/  | wow@williams.edu

Yale in MOHtion

Yale University | New Haven, CT

Eligibility: Yale in MOHtion is open to high school seniors who attend school in the United States or its territories. Selected participants must be able to attend for the full program. Preference will be given who would otherwise be unable to travel to New Haven to participate in the MOH.

Yale in MOHtion is Yale’s first annual student fly-in program for high school seniors. The program centers Yale’s Multicultural Open House (MOH), a one-day program featuring Yale’s four cultural centers: the Afro-American Cultural Center (est. 1969), the Asian American Cultural Center (est. 1981), La Casa Cultural (est. 1974) and the Native American Cultural Center (1993).

This fully-funded program will allow participants to engage Yale’s cultural centers, student groups, faculty, and resource centers, through panels, performances, showcases, and tours. Participants will also complete a college application workshop and experience Yale’s residential college system. The program will serve 50 high school seniors who would otherwise be unable to travel to New Haven to participate in the MOH.

Intended Audience: Open to All Prospective Students, Attends School in the Continental US, Attends School in Alaska or Hawaii, "Attends School in Puerto Rico, USVI, or US Territories", Current 12th Grade Students, Lower-Income Students

Application Type: Application

Format: In-Person

Typical Timing: October

Program Dates: Oct 4-6, 2024 | "3 Days, 2 Nights"

Application Window: June – July

Deadline: July 1, 2024

Decisions: August

Travel Funding: Yes
The Yale admissions office will cover all costs associated with transportation to and from campus, meals throughout the program, and on-campus accommodations for all selected participants.

More info: https://admissions.yale.edu/Yale-in-MOHtion  | fly-in@yale.edu